A study was conducted in order to determine the incidence of broiler chickens and turkeys “dead on arrival” (DOA) at the processing plant. The study was carried out during a three years period (August 2001-July 2004) from 31 broiler and 11 turkey processing plants representing the majority of the Italian poultry production. The overall average incidence of DOA was found to be 0.35% in broilers and 0.38% in turkeys. The season significantly influenced the mortality of both broilers and turkeys with higher incidence being observed during the summer (0.49 and 0.54% for broilers and turkey, respectively). The incidence of DOA was found to be lower in smaller in respect with intermediate and larger slaughter plants (0.21 vs 0.42 and 0.37%, P<0.01).
Mortalità premacellazione nel broiler e tacchino da carne in sistemi industriali di macellazione
BIANCHI, MAURIZIO;PETRACCI, MASSIMILIANO;CAVANI, CLAUDIO;
2005
Abstract
A study was conducted in order to determine the incidence of broiler chickens and turkeys “dead on arrival” (DOA) at the processing plant. The study was carried out during a three years period (August 2001-July 2004) from 31 broiler and 11 turkey processing plants representing the majority of the Italian poultry production. The overall average incidence of DOA was found to be 0.35% in broilers and 0.38% in turkeys. The season significantly influenced the mortality of both broilers and turkeys with higher incidence being observed during the summer (0.49 and 0.54% for broilers and turkey, respectively). The incidence of DOA was found to be lower in smaller in respect with intermediate and larger slaughter plants (0.21 vs 0.42 and 0.37%, P<0.01).I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
